Proverbs 26:5-10 New King James Version (NKJV)

5. Answer a fool according to his folly,Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

6. He who sends a message by the hand of a foolCuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

7. Like the legs of the lame that hang limpIs a proverb in the mouth of fools.

8. Like one who binds a stone in a slingIs he who gives honor to a fool.

9. Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkardIs a proverb in the mouth of fools.

10. The great God who formed everythingGives the fool his hire and the transgressor his wages.

Proverbs 26